Guidebook for Oakland
Arts & Culture
Unique, fun, cozy theater with unusal film selection and beer and tasty food. Half a block away!!
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th StUnique, fun, cozy theater with unusal film selection and beer and tasty food. Half a block away!!
Food Scene
Yummy coffee, pastries, breakfast treats, sandwiches, pizzas, etc. Unique Oakland vibe. (Used to be a candy shop or ice cream parlor or something.)
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Sweet Bar Bakery
2355 BroadwayYummy coffee, pastries, breakfast treats, sandwiches, pizzas, etc. Unique Oakland vibe. (Used to be a candy shop or ice cream parlor or something.)
Drake's Dealership
2325 BroadwayLatest open air beer garden, energetic vibe.
Delicious food and energetic vibe. I love the veggie dishes and I'm told the jerk chicken is delicious, spicy, and authentic!
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Kingston 11 Cuisine
2300 Telegraph AveDelicious food and energetic vibe. I love the veggie dishes and I'm told the jerk chicken is delicious, spicy, and authentic!
GREAT dive pizza-huge pies. There is definitely better pizza available, but it's not as nearby as this. Better than the pizza @ the movie theatre. Not quite as good as the tiny pizza at the Sweet Bar.
Amazona's Pizza
2427 Telegraph AveGREAT dive pizza-huge pies. There is definitely better pizza available, but it's not as nearby as this. Better than the pizza @ the movie theatre. Not quite as good as the tiny pizza at the Sweet Bar.
Essentials
Grocery store right across the street. Has huge selection of inexpensive imported items as well as domestic basics and produce.
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KP Asian Market
2370 Telegraph AveGrocery store right across the street. Has huge selection of inexpensive imported items as well as domestic basics and produce.
It's a liquor store but it's the closest place to grab essentials and snacks in addition to the many beers and 40s available there.
Telegraph Quality Market
2429 Telegraph AveIt's a liquor store but it's the closest place to grab essentials and snacks in addition to the many beers and 40s available there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very chill comfortable beer tasting room with incredible selection. I catch as many Warriors games here as I can. Most relaxed bar in town.
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The Good Hop Bar & Bottle Shop
2421 Telegraph AveVery chill comfortable beer tasting room with incredible selection. I catch as many Warriors games here as I can. Most relaxed bar in town.
Relaxed minimalist beer/wine room with fun selections and delicious El Porteno empanadas.
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Woods Bar & Brewery
1701 Telegraph AveRelaxed minimalist beer/wine room with fun selections and delicious El Porteno empanadas.
Everything Else
Addy is the friendliest, funniest yoga teacher around. Great instructor--easy going yet offers challenges. She has a special for new students.
Hot Spot Yoga Oakland
2008 Park BlvdAddy is the friendliest, funniest yoga teacher around. Great instructor--easy going yet offers challenges. She has a special for new students.
Great full service gym. Friendly staff. ALSO-guests should note that this building has a large, inexpensive, secure parking garage. (There are many parking lots around-this is the only one I've used.)
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Oakland YMCA
2350 BroadwayGreat full service gym. Friendly staff. ALSO-guests should note that this building has a large, inexpensive, secure parking garage. (There are many parking lots around-this is the only one I've used.)